Who We Are

Project Roamstead came from years on the road and a deep respect for the spaces and people that kept us going.

Jack Forrest

Jack Forrest

Business Operations, Land Stewardship & Off-Grid Systems

Software engineer and expedition guide with six years on the road. Previously served the nomad community with rig building workshops hosted from his shop trailer, and the occasional pop-up “van hangar” makerspaces.

Carson Hotaling

Carson Hotaling

Community Organizing, Media & Operational Design

Long-time community organizer with five years on the road. Prior to vanlife, he lived in cooperative housing and now brings the best of both worlds together to create community, collaboration, and unforgettable experiences.

Ellie Bosquet

Ellie Bosquet

Food Systems & Sustainability

With her bachelors in sustainability at SDSU and field experience solving problems for farmers from California to Italy, Ellie is our resident plant-whisperer and coffee-powered bush clearing machine.


How to Help

This project is by the nomadic community, and for the nomadic community. Any kind of contribution goes directly into making this place better for people.

Time & Skills

  • Construction & building
  • Electrical / plumbing
  • Mechanical & fabrication
  • Cooking & food systems
  • Teaching workshops
  • Land stewardship

Materials & Gear

  • Tools (hand and power)
  • Building materials
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Gym & wellness gear
  • Furniture & fixtures

Money

Monetary donations help us buy materials, keep the water filled, and keep the lights on. Every dollar goes directly into the property. We take donations via Venmo at @projectroamstead, or you can sponsor the materials for a specific project. Reach out and we'll point you at what's needed.

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